I just had to go check this out because of my own curiosity and the excitement of the screaming riders. The closer I got, I could see a line had formed to ride the Monster Truck. There were children, adults, people of all ages, male and female, in line waiting their turn. I saw an older gentleman at the gate taking the money for the rides. His name was Arliss Brock, and as it turned out, he is the father of the owner / operator.

While asking Arliss questions, I was doing my best to hear him over the roar of the huge 350 Chevy engine in the oversized Hummer.

From talking to Arliss, I learned that Jeff Brock, owner and operator of the Sergeant Smash ride truck, charges only $5.00 per ride. When I heard this I was in shock, only $5.00 to ride in a Monster truck!! Thinking about things such as the cost of fuel to haul this monster across the country (especially with gas prices as high as they are), the fuel it takes to operate it, up keep & maintenance, and not to mention, lodging & food expenses, I felt that in this day and age, Jeff was giving a quality product at very customer friendly prices.

Jeff was very busy and did not have much time to chat, but he did invite me to take a ride. What a ride it was, an experience not to be forgotten. The ride was very exciting as Jeff whipped the truck around the small arena and was a chance to get just a little taste of what the drivers go through during jumps and crushes.

When the ride came to an end, Jeff backed up to some stairs that Arliss had ready for passengers to exit at the back of Sergeant Smash. There was lots of excitement from the passengers as they climbed down from the vehicle.

I thought this would be a good time to see if the customers thought this was as good of an experience as I did. I spotted a nice looking family going back to the stands from the ride. Chance DeMier, a 5 year old with his parents, Robert and Jennifer, told me this was his third monster truck show and his first ride in a Monster Truck. He was very excited and happy, his Dad looked like he had a blast, and his Mom was a little scared, but only because she was concerned for her 5 year old. Jeff takes the highest of safety measures with Sergeant Smash, but its still a mother’s job to worry, lol.

So Monster Truck Fans, if you’re ever at a show and see Jim “Sergeant Smash” Brock reporting for ride truck duty, do not be afraid to pull out five dollars and take a ride. I can assure you, it is well worth your time and money!!